The Latest Breaking News from Script

The Script had been readying themselves to go on tour again before the death of guitarist Mark Sheehan at 46-years-old after a brief illness. Tributes have since poured in, including from Irish president Michael D Higgins

Irish rock group the Script is mourning the loss of one of its own.

The musician died following a brief illness.

A tweet from the group this evening reads: "Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness. The family and group ask fans to respect their privacy at this tragic time."

Mark Sheehan passed away in hospital after a 'brief illness', the band said

‘Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness'

The band has asked for 'privacy at this tragic time' in an emotional post on social media sharing the news with fans

The band shared a statement on social media: "Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness."

Musician Mark Sheehan has died aged 46 with his band, The Script, announcing the sad news and paying tribute in a social media post – sparking a flurry of tributes